indicate the level to which a name has been verified.Gender Masculine
Usage Anglo-Scandinavian, Old Danish, Old Swedish, Swedish, Norwegian
Other Forms FormsAnglo-Scandinavian variants: Grym, Grime
Meaning & History
Medieval form of Old Norse Grímr meaning "mask, helmet", which remained popular in Anglo-Scandinavian areas well into the 12th century. This was used as another name for the Norse god Odin. Alternatively, as an Old Danish and Old Swedish name derived from Old Norse grimmr "cruel, grim", often used as a part of a name such as Tyrgrim or Grimulf.